Simon Hedlund
Sweden
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Simon Hedlund 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Simon Hedlund has appeared in 16 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 907 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.10 | 46 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 9.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.20 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.60 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.69 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.20 | 82 |
Simon Hedlund has taken 11 shots with 1 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Hedlund has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 130 minutes. Simon Hedlund has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 269 | 26.70 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 204 | 20.20 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.40 | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.40 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 7.54 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 3.67 | 11 |
Simon Hedlund has completed 204 of 269 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.19 | 71 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 33 | 3.27 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Touches | 480 | 47.60 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 130 | 12.90 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.89 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.79 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.89 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.50 | 46 |
Simon Hedlund completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.89 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.29 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.89 | 27 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.89 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.47 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Simon Hedlund makes 19 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.40 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 1.19 | 17 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Simon Hedlund has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right wing back (9 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Simon Hedlund previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 27 | 2,335 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 56 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 16 | 1,419 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 3.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 29 | 2,008 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 28 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 8 | 627 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 25 | 1,577 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 6.80 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 297 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5.13 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 29 | 2,165 | 4 | 9 | 56 | 16 | 7.10 |
| Europa League | 6 | 423 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.56 |
 Champions League | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.78 |
Champions LeagueAbout Simon Hedlund
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Simon Hedlund has scored 1 assist across 16 appearances (10 starts), totalling 907 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Hedlund has attempted 11 shots with 1 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Hedlund has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Simon Hedlund has contributed 7 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Hedlund has registered 19 tackles (13 won), 9 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 204 from 269 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Simon Hedlund has won 33 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Hedlund has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 8.
About Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund is a 33-year-old defender playing for Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, representing Sweden. Simon Hedlund is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 11 March 1993.
Most recent appearance
Simon Hedlund's most recent match was away at Degerfors on September 24th. Elfsborg won 2-0. Simon Hedlund played 26 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- September 24th2-0 winvsDegerfors(26 mins, rating 6.7)
- March 11th1-1 drawatIFK Göteborg(33 mins, rating 6.42)
- February 12th3-0 winvsVästerås SK(7 mins, rating 6.75)
- July 8th0-1 winatMjällby(21 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 24th1-2 winatMalmö FF(14 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Simon Hedlund and Elfsborg are next in action on October 22nd against Brommapojkarna in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brommapojkarna vs Elfsborg match preview.
Teammates at Elfsborg
Simon Hedlund currently plays alongside Julius Beck, S. Olsson, Per Frick, Isak Pettersson, T. Silverholt, Jonathan Esenga, Simon Hedlund, Marcus Rohdén, Theo Sander, Sven Ossian Nordvall, Ari Sigurpálsson, Alexander Jensen, Arbër Zeneli, Niklas Hult, Sebastian Holmén, G. Gunnarsson, M. Kamara, Leo Östman, Thomas Isherwood, R. Wikström, J. Magnússon and Dion Krasniqi at Elfsborg.